The legendary Gene Wilder‘s voice is being recreated for Netflix’s upcoming reality competition series, Wonka’s The Golden Ticket.
The new show is inspired by Roald Dahl‘s book “Charlie & the Chocolate Factory” and the 1971 movie adaptation, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
Twelve lucky Golden Ticket winners, each with a partner of their choosing, will step through the gates of Wonka’s Chocolate Factory and into a world of pure imagination, delicious mischief, and unexpected challenges. Once inside, contestants must navigate a series of Wonka’s games, tests, and temptations designed to challenge them physically, mentally, and morally. In this high-stakes social experiment, players will journey through the factory’s wondrous and unpredictable landscape, adapting, strategizing, and withstanding the unknown while proving they have the instincts, resilience, and character to thrive in chaos. In the end, only one contestant will have what it takes to earn Wonka’s life-changing prize.
Wilder‘s estate has approved to recreation of his voice and THR reports that Netflix worked with AI company ElevenLabs.
Wonka’s The Golden Ticket will premiere on Netflix September 23, with a two-part finale on September 30.
Gene Wilder‘s wife Karen said in a statement, “More than five decades after Gene brought Willy Wonka to life, people of all ages and backgrounds around the world continue to find joy, laughter and inspiration in his performance. Gene had a remarkable ability to bring humor, wonder and heart into people’s lives, and that connection has endured for generations. We are delighted that Wonka’s The Golden Ticket celebrates the warmth and imagination that he brought to the role, introducing that magic to a new generation while honoring the fans who have cherished it for decades.”
Gene passed in 2016 at the age of 83.
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